Concepción Las Minas (Concepción Las Minas)
Concepción Las Minas is a municipality in southern Chiquimula department of Guatemala in Central America. It has a population of 11,693 (2018) and cover an area of 222 km2.
Concepción Las Minas was recognized as a municipality on 8 June 1893 by decree of President José María Reyna Barrios; however the current municipality and its boundaries was created on 17 April 1972. The municipality owes its double-barreled name to the local mines, where in colonial times lead, copper, iron and silver were extracted, and to the local church which is dedicated to the Virgin of the Conception. The municipal fiesta is held at the end of February and is in honor of the Virgin.
Concepción Las Minas was recognized as a municipality on 8 June 1893 by decree of President José María Reyna Barrios; however the current municipality and its boundaries was created on 17 April 1972. The municipality owes its double-barreled name to the local mines, where in colonial times lead, copper, iron and silver were extracted, and to the local church which is dedicated to the Virgin of the Conception. The municipal fiesta is held at the end of February and is in honor of the Virgin.
Map - Concepción Las Minas (Concepción Las Minas)
Map
Country - Guatemala
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTQ | Guatemalan quetzal | Q | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| ES | Spanish language |